Collaborative Course for Open Educational Resources

Unleash the Power of Collaboration in Education!

Embark on a transformative journey as you learn to harness the power of collaborative creation in open educational resources (OER). This course will empower educators to develop high-quality, accessible resources that engage communities and enhance educational practices. You'll dive deep into the principles of open education, collaborate with peers, and produce a tangible OER that reflects your skills and commitment to educational equity.

Who is it For?

This course is designed for passionate educators like you who have already dipped your toes into the world of educational resource creation but are eager to dive deeper. If you've felt the frustration of limited resources or the challenge of engaging your community effectively, this course is your game-changer. Imagine collaborating with a diverse group of educators, sharing insights, and creating a resource that truly reflects your commitment to educational equity.

Skill Level

Intermediate educators looking to deepen their skills in open education and collaboration.

Audience

• •Educators seeking to create impactful resources
• •Teachers wanting to engage their communities effectively
• •Open education advocates looking to enhance accessibility

Prerequisites

Before you embark on this exciting journey, ensure you have a basic understanding of educational resource creation, familiarity with online collaboration tools, and a genuine interest in open education principles.

• •Basic understanding of educational resource creation
• •Familiarity with online collaboration tools
• •Interest in open education principles

What's Inside?

Get ready for an engaging learning experience filled with practical assignments and collaborative projects!

Modules

1. •Unpacking Open Education Principles
2. •Collaboration in Action: Building Your OER Team
3. •Ensuring Quality: The Backbone of OER
4. •Navigating Licensing and Sharing Strategies
5. •Engaging the Community: Strategies for Success
6. •Finalizing and Launching Your OER

Quizzes

Quizzes will be integrated throughout the course, allowing you to self-assess your understanding of key concepts and principles of open education.

Assignments

Assignments will include developing a comprehensive document on open education principles, creating a collaborative project outline, and drafting a community engagement plan.

Practical Project

Collaboratively design and produce an open educational resource (OER) focused on a specific subject area, incorporating feedback from peers and community members over 6-8 weeks.

Before You Start

Before starting, ensure you have the necessary tools and resources for online collaboration, and familiarize yourself with the course platform.

Books to Read

Recommended readings will include foundational texts on open education and practical guides on resource development to enhance your learning experience.

Glossary

A glossary of key terms will be provided to support your understanding of open education concepts.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with valuable skills that enhance your teaching and resource development.

• •Master the principles of open education and their application in resource creation.
• •Develop effective collaboration strategies for diverse educational environments.
• •Create high-quality educational resources that meet community needs and standards.

Time to Complete

This course is an efficient investment of 8 weeks, with a commitment of just 15-20 hours per week.

Join Now and Transform Your Teaching!